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2.1.3     SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT

Sunshine Beach is in a coastal village setting, which is predominantly residential in nature. The
surrounding areas include a variety of residential uses including a mix of medium to high density
residential around the Duke St commercial node, with densities reducing to low rise, low density
residential throughout the balance of Sunshine Beach.

Duke Street is a commercial mixed-use precinct and is designated as a village centre under the
planning schemes centre hierarchy. The northern side of the Duke St precinct comprises commercial
premises at grade and medium rise (2-4 storey) short-term tourist accommodation above (refer to
Figure 5 below). The surrounding area includes several medium to high density residential buildings,
which are understood to include a mix of permanent and short-term holiday stay accommodation.

                                         Figure 5: Zoning map




                                     (Source: - www.noosa.qld.gov.au)

The area also includes Sunshine Beach Surf Club and adjoining Ed Webb Park, which also provides
direct access to the beach. A bus stop and public car park is located between the surf club and Duke
Street. The surrounding streetscapes and residential areas are also characterised by prominent
vegetated landscaping.




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